AuthorEvans, G.O., Sheals, J.G. & MacFarlane, D.
Year1961
TitleThe Terrestrial Acari of the British Isles: 1. Introduction and Biology
SeriesThe Terrestrial Acari of the British Isles
TypeBook/Report
SourceThe Terrestrial Acari of the British Isles, Vol 1, 219pp, British Museum (Natural History)
IllustrationsLine drawings
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

The first volume (and only one published) in a projected monograph on the British mites.

Introductory chapters cover life history and classification, with a key to the seven orders (p58-9). Subsequent chapters cover free-lving mites, species associated with plants, vertebrates and invertebrates, and ticks. Many species are figured and their habits described, but this is a long way short of being an identification guide.

There are host indexes for the species mentioned.

Examine Compound Microscope
Specimen PreparationTemporary preps recommended. Staining maybe required.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
CurrentACARImitesAnimalia
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